Location
Washington DC or Tysons Corner, VA
Security Clearance Requirement
Active TS/SCI clearance required before hire
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join the Data Pulse Tech team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation, and application development to maintain and enhance our systems. You will be responsible for managing Python-based applications and supporting both front-end and back-end codebases while implementing DevOps best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines with minimal supervision
- Manage and optimize deployment workflows across development, testing, and production environments
- Support and maintain existing Python applications and front-end/back-end codebases
- Identify and implement infrastructure and application performance improvements
- Develop and implement project process changes, including new solutions and technologies
- Establish technical standards and approve project specifications
- Analyze technical, performance, and cost impacts of proposed solutions
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security according to organizational best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- 8-10+ years of experience in development, operations, and/or maintenance of integrated IT systems/applications
- In-depth knowledge of at least one application development platform or expert-level knowledge in a specific platform/programming language
- Strong experience with Python development and DevOps practices
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in government or defense sector projects
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Configuration management experience (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet)
- Experience with security compliance in cloud environments
What We Offer
- Fully paid health insurance
- Generous contribution to a retirement account (no match required)
- Professional training and development budget
- Fun company events throughout the year
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Competitive amount of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive salary
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Data Pulse Tech LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating a work environment that respects and celebrates differences.
E-Verify Participation Notice: Data Pulse Tech LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.